Apple Newton

computer A Personal Digital Assistant produced by AppleComputer. The Newton provides a clever, user-friendly

interface and relies solely on pen-based input. Eagerly

anticipated, the Newton uses handwriting recognition software

to "learn" the users handwriting and provide reliable

character recognition.

Various third-party software applications are available and

add-on peripherals like wireless modems for Internet

access are being sold by Apple Computer, Inc. and its

licensees.

Newton Inc.'s NewtonOS competes with MicrosoftCorporation's Windows CE, and was to be compatible with

DEC's StrongARM SA-1100, an embedded 200MHz

microprocessor, which was due in 1998.

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Handwriting recognition example.

(1997-09-12)